Frequently Asked Questions

Coaching is – above all – a collaborative process between a coach and a client. It aims to empower individuals to take charge of their well-being by setting and achieving goals.

Through personalized guidance, support, and encouragement, as your coach, I help you cope with stress in the moment and explore your values, strengths, and motivations to create sustainable lifestyle changes.

This comprehensive approach addresses various aspects of well-being that affect (and are affected by) burnout, including physical health, mental health, stress management, nutrition, exercise, and self-care, ultimately fostering a holistic and lasting transformation toward a healthier, more balanced life.

Quick note on terminology: you’ll notice I use “burnout coaching” and “burnout resilience coaching” or “burnout recovery coaching” or even “health and wellness coaching with a focus on burnout” somewhat interchangeably. These are all the same thing and are common terms in the coaching industry.

As a health & wellness coach, I do not offer diagnoses, treatments, or prescriptions. Please read my disclaimer for more detail.

If you or a loved one is concerned about your mental health, please seek support from a licensed therapist or medical professional.

Where I come in as a coach is when you are ready to re-energize and look forward. Together, we will work to use your strengths and values to set goals, make a plan, and get you back to the best version of yourself.

Tl;dr – no. Burnout can have many root causes. Our jobs are often a source of burnout, whether because of long hours or the work conflicting with our values. But a common reason people seek coaching is burnout in their home lives, whether from feeding their family or keeping house.

In short, if you’re feeling depleted and like a shell of yourself but feel ready to move forward, let’s chat.

Coaching and therapy are fundamentally different pursuits, but you may notice similarities in some of their practices.

While a therapist may help you deeply explore your past and its influence on you, a coach is a forward-thinking partner focused on your progress toward the future you. In coaching sessions, we willI acknowledge and honor your past experiences that have shaped you into the person you are today, but we will not dwell on or deeply explore those as we look toward the future.

One occasional similarity between therapy and coaching is the format of communication and dialogue. Coaches ask open-ended questions, reflect and observe words and actions, and may even invite you to participate in mindfulness exercises. Again, coaches do this all in the spirit of looking forward.

As part of my personal professional codes of ethics as a health coach, I have a duty to refer clients to a licensed mental health professional if a client's needs fall outside the scope of a coach.

Coaching sessions last 30 or 60 minutes. Our first session will be more exploratory, with time dedicated to learning more about you and your values and strengths (i.e., who you are when you’re at your best).

Beyond that, the client typically sets the direction of the session. The coach will ask a series of open-ended questions and guide reflection to uncover the client’s core motivations and values. The coach then uses these in concert with the client’s goals, skills, and existing support resources to partner in creating an action plan and preferred accountability.

Yes, I offer coaching to couples if we all agree we’d be a good fit. Success in a coaching relationship for couples relies on the couple having the same goal and equal enthusiasm for achieving this goal. Please note in your application whether you plan to pursue coaching as a couple.

Couples coaching has higher rates than 1:1 coaching.

It’s my goal to make coaching as accessible as possible. If you are interested in working together, please share in the application if you have any unique financial needs. I offer a limited number of need-based, sliding-scale coaching clients per quarter.

I do not currently accept insurance.

The health and wellness coaching industry is changing rapidly and is actively advocating for more insurance companies to cover coaching.